At a Glance
Median Income
$110,083
$32,980 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How Mount Taylor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Taylor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Taylor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Taylor residents earn a median household income of $110,083 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,980. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 449 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Education
20.3% of adults in Mount Taylor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Taylor has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population482
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,083
Per Capita$32,980
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units138
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death16,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation6,421 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Taylor was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.